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Title: Inspiring engineers of the future

Harry Brekelmans and young Shell engineers and researchers highlight the importance of, and need for, talented people equipped with relevant STEM knowledge and skills.

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[Background music plays]

Gentle, majestic instrumental music with synthesised musical effects.

Interview with Stefana Ciumpiliac

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Engineer Process Design, Process Design & Technology Support

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

I would like to be able to solve energy-related problems of today’s world…

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Wide high angle footage of an office space, various groups of people – the majority being young people – grouped together while engaged in informal discussion. High angle footage of Stefana Ciumpiliac, Tim Baart and Constant Guedon seated in modern reception-style chairs, engaged in discussion, a laptop open on a small low table in front of them. Close-up of Constant, his face seen in profile as he listens.

Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of a modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Harry Brekelmans

[Title]

Projects & Technology Director

[Harry Brekelmans]

If we want to deliver ever more energy with ever lower carbon emissions…

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Wide view footage of people moving about within the aforementioned modern, multilevel corporate facility, others seated together, engaged in discussion. Close-up of Stefana, head bent, and attention focused on the documents she is paging through.

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Harry Brekelmans Projects & Technology Director

[Harry Brekelmans]

Then we’re going to require all the skills and talents that our scientists and engineers and mathematicians can muster.

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Mid-view footage of Hans Brekelmans, as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the background of an office environment.

Interview with Stefana Ciumpiliac continued

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

After successfully passing the assessed internship, I have been offered a job with Shell. And here I am today.

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Wide footage of Stefana seated at a long table, head bent, and attention focused on documents in front of her, cutting to close-up footage of her as she pages through the documents. Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

I think the main challenge companies like Shell face today, it’s attracting the right talent, the people that have the right skill set and the drive to work towards finding the right solution for delivering cleaner energy.

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Slow motion wide angle footage of Stefana, Tim and Constant, walking abreast of one another along an open walkway with transparent side panels, approaching the shot. Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility. Slow-motion mid-view footage of Stefana, Tim and Constant approaching the shot, still walking abreast of one another, engaged in discussion. Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Tim Baart

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Researcher Gas Conversion

[Tim Baart]

After finishing my degree in Physics, I was looking for a job that has a strong research component…

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Slow motion footage of Tim Baart, seen in profile, speaking into a cell phone, against the background of a laboratory environment, cutting to a profile close-up of Tim, speaking into the cell phone.

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Tim Baart Researcher Gas Conversion

[Tim Baart]

But also, that my research can be used with a large impact on the global society.

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Mid view of Tim as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Harry Brekelmans continued

[Harry Brekelmans]

I think it’s hugely important for us, you know, as a society to be able to continue to grow and nurture these engineers of the future who will make a big difference in solving the big challenges we have in front of us.

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Mid-view footage of Hans Brekelmans, as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the background of an office environment.

The most important skills I think you get from exact sciences is problem solving, is analytical capability to tackle problems, I think.

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High angle close-up of notes being pencilled into a notebook. Wide view of Constant seated at a table, head bent as he writes in the notebook, his laptop open in front of him on the table, cutting to a close-up as he turns his attention to his laptop.

And that’s something you can use for every problem in the world, I would say.

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Mid view of Constant as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Tim Baart continued

[Tim Baart]

What I really enjoy in my day-to-day job is, on the one hand, the connection with the physical sciences, but on the other hand, the fact that I have to collaborate with a lot of people around the globe to actually have a direct impact on society.

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Mid view of Tim as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Constant Guedon continued

[Constant Guedon]

And I think combining those to create something that will contribute to society, I think, is very… is very exciting.

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Close-up slow-motion footage of Stefana speaking to Constant, the back of Constant’s head visible in the foreground at frame right, cutting to wider high angle footage of Tim, Stefana and Constant seated in modern reception-style chairs, engaged in discussion. Mid view of Constant as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Stefana Ciumpiliac continued

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

That’s actually what makes me very excited about this job. I enjoy the dynamic. Every day, it’s different. And you also have the power to tailor your job in the area where your interest sits.

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Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility. Wide footage of Tim, Stefana and Constant seated together, as described, engaged in discussion, a laptop open on a small low table in the centre of the small cluster of chairs, the background being that of a modern, well appointed corporate environment. Close-up of Constant, his face seen in profile as he listens. Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Harry Brekelmans continued

[Harry Brekelmans]

When I was 18, I went to Delft University and I became a petroleum engineer, and I spent many years in Shell and, you know, getting involved with building things. And here I am, 28 years later, and I’m responsible for building all this stuff in Shell. So, you know, there couldn’t be a better way, I think, to give meaning to the way I was educated.

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Mid-view footage of Hans Brekelmans, as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the background of an office environment.

Interview with Stefana Ciumpiliac continued

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

I am proud to say that I am a chemical engineer and I am… I am happy that I went, I chose this career path because it does give me the sense of a purpose.

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Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Tim Baart continued

[Tim Baart]

I’m very happy with the decisions that I have made to pursue physical sciences and actually end up at a company where I can still be well connected to the stuff that I really enjoy working on.

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Mid view of Tim as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility. Wide slow motion aerial footage of people walking across the floor of the large corporate space previously described.

Interview with Constant Guedon continued

[Constant Guedon]

Be curious. That’s the message I would say for all young people.

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Mid view of Constant as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

Interview with Stefana Ciumpiliac continued

[Stefana Ciumpiliac]

Dare to take risks. Dare to challenge the people around you, and yourself. Believe in yourself. You can make a contribution from day one without even realising, because you bring a new perspective.

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Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility. Aerial slow-motion footage of Constant, Stefana and Tim descending a flight of steps to the lower level of the previously described facility. Mid view of Stefana as she speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility. Bird’s eye view, slow-motion footage of Constant waving to Stefana and Tim as they move away from him and out of frame, and he moves off in the opposite direction.

Interview with Constant Guedon continued

[Constant Guedon]

Just pursue your curiosity and then you’ll come to the right place.

[Video footage]

Mid view of Constant as he speaks to the off-screen interviewer, seen against the slightly out-of-focus background of the modern, multilevel corporate facility.

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To learn more about our STEM programmes visit: www.shell.com/ education